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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $132,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $122,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $151,497 $176,607
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       535 535
Options (change) 850 850 850 575 575
Options (change) 680 680 680 535 535
Destination 820 820 820 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $166,025 $193,025
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $154,582 $179,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $127,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,703
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6S6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$166,025$193,025
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,255-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$160,770$184,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$24,225
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$154,582$179,692
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,893-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$149,689$172,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatR8R8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler    $400
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player, remote   $100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$5,690$5,790$10,945$13,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,255$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,893-7,475

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height58.5 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.98.0 ft3

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